Nitrogen was found by a Scottish physician named Daniel Rutherford in 1772.
It makes up about 78% of the earths atmosphere.
Nitrogen gas is largely inert and is used as a protective shield in the semiconductor industry and during certain types of welding and soldering operations.
Nitrogen was found by a Scottish physician named Daniel Rutherford in 1772.
It makes up about 78% of the earths atmosphere.
Nitrogen gas is largely inert and is used as a protective shield in the semiconductor industry and during certain types of welding and soldering operations.
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The element seemed so inert that Lavoisier named it azote, meaning "without life".
As a liquid it is also colorless and odorless.